🌱 All-Time Jobless Low + Quads Come Home + Food Donations Needed

Atlanta GA

25 November, 2021

1:33 PM

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Good morning, Atlanta! Let's get you all caught up to start this Friday, November 26 off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in Atlanta. First, today's weather: Cooler; breezy in the morning. High: 54 Low: 32. Here are the top stories today in Atlanta:\ Atlanta's unemployment rate in October hit an all-time low, said Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler Thursday. Compared to October 2020's rate of 5.8 percent, unemployment dropped to 2.4 percent this October, down a bit from September's 2.5 percent. More than 19,000 employed workers were added in Atlanta last month, with the greatest growth seen in administrative and support services, health care and social assistance, retail and transportation. (WSB Atlanta)A metro Atlanta family is counting their blessings this year: Four of them, in fact — natural quadruplets who turned the Collier family of three into a family of seven in one fell swoop. Madison and Justin Collier went from having one child to tending to five when their quadruplets arrived early at 28 weeks. After two months in the NICU, the two boys and two girls — believed to be two sets of identical twins — got the all-clear to go home to Marietta, where their parents are currently using two cars to drive the babies around, as they don't have a vehicle that holds five car seats. (FOX 5 Atlanta)Although local food banks and pantries offered hot meals on Thanksgiving, the need for food stretches well beyond the holidays, according to community leaders. However, some churches and food banks are struggling to secure enough donations to address increased demand. Two such Atlanta groups in need are True Worship Church and Fountain of Hope's food bank, both of which are working to continue feeding the hungry despite food prices, inflation and other pandemic-related financial issues. (CBS46 News Atlanta)For the first time in three years, the Atlanta Falcons did not play on Thanksgiving. After facing off against the Saints on NBC the previous two Turkey Days, the NFL didn't schedule the Falcons for the spotlight on a holiday known for food and football. Given the team's challenges the past two weeks, Falcons fans were either giving thanks for missing their hometown team on the tube, or hoping a bit of turkey would have the team trotting off to victories soon. (Blogging Dirty)Beginning today, there will be no shortage of festive LGBTQ activities to fill the long holiday weekend. A wide variety of shows and soirees featuring plenty of food, drink and fun will keep the good times going long after the Thanksgiving leftovers are gone. (Project Q Atlanta) From our sponsors: Hey Atlanta, it's Black Friday! The Patch Deals team is scouring the internet for the biggest and best deals. Click here to shop and save! Today in Atlanta: Puttshack's Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deal Is The Best By Par (All Day) Fernbank "Antarctic Dinosaurs" Exhibit (10:00 AM) Pop-up Christmas Cocktail Bar Sippin' Santa (Noon) Pop-up Christmas Cocktail Bar Miracle on Monroe (5:00 PM) Gypsy Jazz Trio (6:00 PM) Atlanta Patch Notebook Atlanta Falcons: "Atlanta means family. Happy Thanksgiving to our city!" (Instagram) Atlanta Botanical Garden: "Reminder❗️The Garden was closed during the day on Thanksgiving but reopens tonight for Garden Lights at 5 p.m." (Facebook) Atlanta Humane Society: "Show us the pets you're thankful for! We're ready to see lots of happiness in the comments.." (Facebook) Atlanta BeltLine: "In partnership with the Atlanta BeltLine Inc. and Atlanta BeltLine Partnership, the PATH Foundation is constructing the Westside Trail segment. Enjoy this virtual tour of the trail segment currently under construction." (Facebook) Atlanta Regional Commission: "As part of Historic Oakland Foundation's $12.5-million 'Living History' Capital Campaign, Historic Oakland Cemetery's iconic 1899 Bell Tower is set for an overhaul intended to make the Romanesque Revival-style structure more stable, spacious, and engaging for the #public." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Eventide Comedy Night (November 26) Black Friday to Cyber Monday Sale on Virtual Running and Walking Events! (November 29) Protecting yourself from negativity this holiday season (November 30) IllumiNights At The Zoo: A Chinese Lantern Festival Has Arrived (December 1) 2021 Defense of Drinking Drivers Seminar (December 2) Thomas Arvid Annual Holiday Show (December 4) Taxes In Retirement Webinar (December 6) Taxes In Retirement Seminar (December 8) Add your event For sale: An opportunity of a life-time! (Details) Add your item Job listings: Executive Banquet Chef (Details) Add your job listing You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for another update! If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Kathy Cioffi Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Atlanta Daily? You can email me at [email protected].